Social and community development review
The success of Kumba’s social and community development programme is contingent on its ability to form partnerships. Partnerships are important at all stages of the process: at conceptualisation, where a range of ideas and knowledge is necessary; at planning, where the logistics of implementation are refined and detailed; and at implementation itself where delivery is not generally the responsibility of Kumba.
Kumba engages proactively with stakeholders including local communities, government, regulators and surrounding business partners with the aim of promoting positive, mutually beneficial outcomes in the areas where it operates. In addition to maintaining open channels of communication, Kumba engages with other local institutions such that benefits accrue to communities through the promotion of public health and safety, environmental stewardship, enterprise development, education, health, sports and recreation, and arts and culture.
In terms of assisting government to advance sustainable development, Kumba supports projects to build the skills and capacity of local officials where the company operates. This includes providing technical assistance in infrastructure projects, establishing local economic development forums, researching developmental needs and establishing strategic partnerships.
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